Thomas Pickering Graduate Foreign Affairs Fellowship

While there is no internal Earlham process for the Thomas Pickering Graduate Foreign Affairs Fellowship, you are encouraged to let the Graduate Fellowship Committee know that you are applying, and you are welcome to seek our help during the application process.

Who May Apply

Outstanding students who will be in master's degree programs in the following year in public policy, international affairs, public administration, or such academic fields as business, economics, political science, sociology or foreign languages; who represent all ethnic, racial and social backgrounds; and who have an interest in pursuing a Foreign Service career in the U.S. Department of State. Applicants must have a minimum undergraduate grade point average of 3.2 or higher on a 4.0 scale.

Eligibility Limitations

Only U.S. citizens are considered. Winners are expected to enroll in a two-year full-time master's degree program (such as public policy, international affairs, public administration or academic fields such as business, economics, political science, sociology or foreign languages) at U.S. graduate institutions only.

Award Description and Duration

Tuition, room, board and mandatory fees are paid for the first and second year of graduate study, with reimbursement for books and one round-trip travel. A cumulative grade point average of 3.2 or higher on a 4.0 scale must be maintained throughout participation in the program. Graduate-level Fellows receive stipends during participation in one domestic summer internship between the first and second year of graduate school, and one summer overseas internship following the second year of graduate school. Guidance from a Foreign Service Officer is provided during graduate school. Fellows must meet Department of State Foreign Service entry requirements. Each successful candidate is obligated to a minimum of three years service in an appointment as a Foreign Service Officer. Candidates who do not successfully complete the Program and Foreign Service entry requirements may be subject to a reimbursement obligation to the Department of State.

Application Requirements and Deadline

By February 28, applicants should submit:

An official application form and supporting documents:

Personal Statement

Employment Data Form

GRE form

Certification of Citizenship

Two letters of recommendation

Official academic transcripts

Official financial aid transcript

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